History of the AIA

The
AIA is a voluntary association of public and private high schools which
was established by and is responsible to its members. The democratic
governance of the AIA provides representation and input opportunities to
all its member schools through their governing board members,
administrators and teachers who serve on the Legislative Council,
Executive Board and ad hoc committees.

The history of the
AIA, since its beginning in 1925, has been marked by rapid growth,
constant improvement, and successful achievement of its major goals.
These achievements have occurred primarily through the harmonious and
cooperative efforts of those individuals who have been selected by the
membership to represent their interest.

Mission Statement

Create
and sustain an ethical culture through activities that encourages
maximum student participation by providing AIA member schools with an
even playing field to ensure fair and equitable competition in
interscholastic activities.

Philosophy

Interscholastic activities are beneficial to the total education program.

Committed to the inclusion of equitable interscholastic opportunities for both boys and girls in all Arizona high schools.

There is a need to maintain a proper balance between the academic
programs and extracurricular activities of the member schools.